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Old 04-06-2003, 05:20 PM   #1
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over the use of Dolphins. [img]graemlins/wow.gif[/img] Surely they have better things to do. Like make more adds with Pamela Anderson wearing nothing but a PETA tank top. [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img]

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PETA CALLS ON RUMSFELD TO LEAVE ANIMALS OUT OF WAR IN WAKE OF AWOL DOLPHIN

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For Immediate Release:
April 1, 2003

Contact:
Stephanie Boyles 757-622-7382

This morning, PETA fired off a letter to U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, urging him to order an end to the use of dolphins and other animals by the military. The request follows reports that a 33 year old male Atlantic (cold water) dolphin named Takoma, charged with hunting for mines in the Iraqi port of Umm Qasr, had gone missing for more than 48 hours. Other dolphins put in similar situations have strayed only to be recaptured or attacked by sharks, unable to defend themselves in foreign waters. PETA points out that although dolphins are highly intelligent animals, they do not understand that lives depend on their assignments and, according to dolphin trainers, can be easily distracted from their "missions." PETA further states that the Pentagon is obligated to protect American troops as effectively as possible and that using animals not only is cruel, but also may cost lives instead of saving them.

PETA also expressed to Rumsfeld concern over the use of chickens and pigeons in Kuwait, dozens of whom have died from stress and exposure. The birds were sent to detect poison gas even though units stationed there have already been outfitted with chemical-detection equipment.

"Wars are human endeavors," says PETA wildlife caseworker Stephanie Boyles. "These animals never enlisted. They know nothing of Iraq or Saddam Hussein, and they probably won’t survive. Our troops deserve the best protection, and the animals deserve to be left out of the conflict."

PETA’s letter to Sec. Rumsfeld follows.

April 1, 2003

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld
Secretary of Defense
1000 Defense Pentagon
Washington, DC 20301-1000

Dear Mr. Secretary:

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is a nonprofit organization with more than 750,000 members and supporters worldwide dedicated to animal protection. The Pentagon recently announced that the Navy is using dolphins and sea lions to intercept terrorists and mines in the Persian Gulf, and the Army and the Marines are using chickens and pigeons to detect the presence of biological and chemical weapons and dogs to detect weapons and rescue troops. Many of the chickens and pigeons have already suffered and died from stress and exposure. Now the dolphin Takoma goes AWOL for an extended period. We support our troops and believe that they deserve the best defense that money can buy, but using animals is cruel and may cost lives rather than saving them. On behalf of our many members and supporters, we respectfully request that you order the military to stop using animals.

We understand that equipment for Australian divers was "bumped" off a flight in order to bring in another dolphin to replace Takoma, prompting the divers to question the effectiveness of the Navy’s dolphin program. While we understand that Takoma has since returned, his 48-hour disappearance proves that dolphins and sea lions cannot offer a reliable defense or surveillance for our troops.

These are intelligent animals who have minds of their own, but they have no idea that lives will be lost if they fail to properly perform tasks, yet the military wants to rely on the actions of these animals in order to protect our troops. In an article from the Contra Costa Times, 2nd Lt. Paula Rood, a former trainer of the dolphin Makai, said that dolphins often become distracted by other animals in the area or will just take off and not be seen for hours. She said, "If they’re not interested, they’re like a 3-year-old who loses interest quickly and they’re just not going to play anymore."

Wars are human endeavors. While a person, a political party, or a nation may decide that war is necessary, the animals never do. Like civilians, they often become the victims of war, but now, the U.S. military is deliberately putting animals in harm’s way. These animals never enlisted. They know nothing of Iraq or Saddam Hussein, and there is also no guarantee that these animals will save human lives. In fact, they may cause the loss of lives. Certainly, our troops deserve the very best in surveillance and chemical-weapons detection, and using animals is obviously not the best way to protect our servicemembers.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely yours,

Stephanie Boyles, Wildlife Biologist
Research & Investigations Department
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Old 04-06-2003, 06:44 PM   #2
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Old 04-06-2003, 07:17 PM   #3
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I think I called this one a while back in one of your threads on the war forum. I knew it was only a matter of time before this went down.
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Old 04-06-2003, 08:26 PM   #4
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lol ^_^ That's pretty funny stuff!
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Old 04-06-2003, 08:31 PM   #5
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wow, some people can be strange. though, the reason they stated sounds meaningful. [img]tongue.gif[/img]
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Old 04-06-2003, 09:12 PM   #6
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over the use of Dolphins. [img]graemlins/wow.gif[/img] Surely they have better things to do. Like make more adds with Pamela Anderson wearing nothing but a PETA tank top. [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img]

As much as I detest PETA since their "Holocaust On Your Plate" campaign, they have a point.

Pam Anderson, huh? Do You Like Elizabeth Berkely?
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Old 04-09-2003, 12:42 AM   #7
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I thought those idiots were too busy being human shields in Baghdad.

Hey, a guy can dream... [img]graemlins/evillaughter1.gif[/img]
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Old 04-09-2003, 08:14 AM   #8
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Why do I continually confuse PETA with P.I.T.A.?
 
Old 04-09-2003, 08:44 AM   #9
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over the use of Dolphins. [img]graemlins/wow.gif[/img] Surely they have better things to do. Like make more adds with Pamela Anderson wearing nothing but a PETA tank top. [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img]

As much as I detest PETA since their "Holocaust On Your Plate" campaign, they have a point.

Pam Anderson, huh? Do You Like Elizabeth Berkely?
Cesaer or Ranch? [img]tongue.gif[/img]
[/QUOTE]Oh man, Lil Lil. That page is too funny, and what makes it funnier is that it's supposed to be serious (at least I'm guessing so). Apparently PETA has decided to use sex to sell thier message. How tacky.
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Hmmm, why do I suddenly feel like having a salad?
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